Asked by Henil Deepak Patel on Jun 15, 2024

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After an impact occurs on the Moon, the walls of the crater often are too steep and:

A) slope failure occurs
B) channels are created
C) rivers are formed

Slope Failure

The movement and failure of slope material caused by gravity, water saturation, or other destabilizing factors.

Crater Walls

The steep sides that define the rim of a crater, often formed by explosions, impacts, or volcanic activity.

Steep

Characterizes an area of land having a sharp incline or slope, often referring to terrain that rises quickly over a short distance.

  • Clarify the significance of impact craters in assessing the temporal characteristics of planetary surfaces.
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lloyd caldwellJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Slope failure occurs because the walls of the crater are too steep, leading to landslides or the collapse of the crater walls. The Moon lacks liquid water, making the formation of channels and rivers due to erosion processes highly unlikely.